--- title: "Outdoor adventures in the Lake District - Keswick Adventures" description: "From ghyll scrambling, hydrospeeding & kayaking to paddle boarding & canoeing, our Lake District outdoor activities will excite and thrill!" url: "https://keswickadventures.co.uk/" date: "2026-05-22T19:18:19+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- # Keswick Adventures: Outdoor Activities in the Lake District ### Exhilarating outdoor adventure activities in the beautiful Lake District! From ghyll scrambling, canyoning and canoeing to kayaking and paddle boarding. get ready for a thrilling day out with our exciting Lake District activities! [FIND AN ADVENTURE](https://keswickadventures.co.uk/outdoor-activities/) fab fa-tripadvisor # Keswick Adventures: Outdoor Activities in the Lake District ### Exhilarating outdoor adventure activities in the beautiful Lake District! From ghyll scrambling, canyoning and canoeing to kayaking and paddle boarding. get ready for a thrilling day out with our exciting Lake District activities! [FIND AN ADVENTURE](https://keswickadventures.co.uk/outdoor-activities/) fab fa-tripadvisor ![Man looking towards the mountains in a t-shirt saying ](https://keswickadventures.co.uk/images/2025/07/18/if-adventure-mountain-background.jpg) ## Lake District adventures Once you're kitted out for your Lake District adventure at our Keswick HQ, we'll hop in a minibus and drive to the starting point. You might find yourself at the foot of a mountain, on the shores of one of the Lake District's most beautiful lakes, or alongside a rippling river. Wherever your outdoor adventures start, you'll feel fully prepared with careful instructions from our experienced guides. Their enthusiasm is catching too, so you'll be raring to go! Explore Keswick's stunning scenery in the most thrilling way possible as you splash, hike, climb, paddle and scramble your way along cliff faces, down mountain streams, and along glorious stretches of water [ABOUT US](https://keswickadventures.co.uk/about-keswick-adventures/) ![Graphic of a safety helmet](https://keswickadventures.co.uk/images/2023/09/08/safety.webp) ## Quality and Safety When you go out with Keswick Adventures, you can be sure of having an exciting and fun time. But you can also relax in the knowledge that you're wearing the highest quality equipment and are being taken care of by experts. All of our kit is the best you can buy and our instructors are highly trained, so you know that you're safe at all times while having the time of your life. #### Our activities are bursting with fun while you stay warm and safe - it's the perfect day out! ## Outdoor adventures for everyone Join our team of friendly guides on an adventure you'll never forget. Whether you are seeking the perfect family day out, are planning an unforgettable stag do or hen party in the Lake District, are organising an out-of-the-ordinary team building day, or are a couple looking to try something new together, come to us for the best experience around, We can even build a completely bespoke Lake District adventure experience for you! Just get in touch to talk it over-we can adapt your ideas and wishes or make suggestions for amazing days out. #### Whatever outdoor activities you choose with us, with Keswick Adventures, you'll make memories that will last forever! ![Mum and daughter wading through a river](https://keswickadventures.co.uk/images/2023/10/10/keswick-outdoor-adventures-for-everyone.webp) ![Icon of a person walking up a hill](https://keswickadventures.co.uk/images/2023/09/08/outdoor-adventures.webp) ## Indoor and Outdoor Adventures Find your perfect adventure (or multiple adventures, if you prefer) from our our range of activities in and around Keswick. If you're not sure which one's for you, browse our blog for tips and inspiration, or get in touch to chat with Becca or Lee, who can help you decide. 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MORE](https://keswickadventures.co.uk/outdoor-activities/white-water-tubing) ![Icon of person with arm around another person](https://keswickadventures.co.uk/images/2023/09/08/group-adventures.webp) ## Group Adventures Are you organising a group activity? Depending on the number of people and the activity you choose, we may be able to offer you a group discount. Whether it's a stag do, hen do, corporate day out, or school trip, browse the activities on offer, then get in touch to find out about discounts, optional added extras (like post-adventure beers and Prosecco), and our bespoke options. We also run a number of extra special group events and unique challenges that will really put your group to the test. [BOOK NOW](https://keswickadventures.co.uk/contact/) ### Stag Dos ![Stag do in the ghyll holding up the groom](https://keswickadventures.co.uk/images/2025/07/18/stag-do-groom-ghyll.jpg) [FIND OUT MORE](https://keswickadventures.co.uk/group-activities/stag-do-activities-lake-district) [BOOK NOW](https://keswickadventures.co.uk/contact/) ### Hen Dos ![Hen do group in camouflage on a river in the Lake District](https://keswickadventures.co.uk/images/2023/10/10/outdoor-adventure-hen-do-lake-district.webp) [FIND OUT MORE](https://keswickadventures.co.uk/group-activities/lake-district-hen-do/) [BOOK NOW](https://keswickadventures.co.uk/contact/) ### Team Building ![Men carrying a log through the Lake District](https://keswickadventures.co.uk/images/2025/07/18/men-carrying-log.jpg) [FIND OUT MORE](https://keswickadventures.co.uk/group-activities/team-building-cumbria) [BOOK NOW](https://keswickadventures.co.uk/contact/) ### Family Days Out ![Boy diving into a pool in a ghyll](https://keswickadventures.co.uk/images/2023/10/10/outdoor-family-adventures-cumbria-lake-districtw.png) [FIND OUT MORE](https://keswickadventures.co.uk/group-activities/family-days-out/) [MORE INFO](https://keswickadventures.co.uk/group-activities/kids-adventure-parties/) ### Kids' Parties ![Kids on a raft](https://keswickadventures.co.uk/images/2025/05/12/kids-raft-building.jpg) [FIND OUT MORE](https://keswickadventures.co.uk/group-activities/kids-adventure-parties/) [BOOK NOW](https://keswickadventures.co.uk/contact/) ### School Groups ![A child enjoying a school trtip with keswick adventures](https://keswickadventures.co.uk/images/2025/07/06/child-keswick-adventure-trip.webp) [FIND OUT MORE](https://keswickadventures.co.uk/group-activities/school-groups/) [BOOK NOW](https://keswickadventures.co.uk/contact/) ### Escape and Evade Challenge ![Group of people with hoods covering their faces on a Lake District mountain](https://keswickadventures.co.uk/images/2025/01/21/people-hood-mountain-400x250.jpg) [FIND OUT MORE](https://keswickadventures.co.uk/group-activities/escape-evade-challenge/) [BOOK NOW](https://keswickadventures.co.uk/contact/) ### Keswick Adventure Challenge ![Group of people suspended on a rope bridge across a river](https://keswickadventures.co.uk/images/2025/07/18/river-bridge-men-suspended.jpg) [FIND OUT MORE](https://keswickadventures.co.uk/group-activities/keswick-adventure-challenge/) [MORE INFO](https://keswickadventures.co.uk/group-activities/hunted-mission-challenge/) ### Hunted ![Kids on a raft](https://keswickadventures.co.uk/images/2025/12/12/hunted-logo.webp) [FIND OUT MORE](https://keswickadventures.co.uk/group-activities/hunted-mission-challenge/) ## Adventurer Testimonials 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Fantastic outdoor adventure. Felt very safe in the hands of our experienced guide, Pete, as we scrambled along the river and abseiled down the cliffs! Highly recommend it for all skill levels, as Pete catered to our ability extremely well. Hugh Such an amazing experience!! the team were fab and scenery was beautiful. Lili A wild and wonderful way to spend an afternoon, even in the dead of winter. Becca and Peter were amazing making sure everyone was safe and having a great time. Sam Absolutely amazing experience! We went as a family and everyone had a fabulous time. It was a very safe but daring experience and would hands down recommend to anyone Simon Keswick Adventures, thank you very much. From beginning to end, what an amazing experience. The communication from booking excellent. Intro to guide and equipment, excellent. The scrambling itself, excellent. Honestly would recommend this to anyone of all ages. Our instructor was super attentive and always made you feel safe. An absolute pleasure to have met you and the team. Thank you so much for a memorable afternoon. Victoria [Read our reviews on TripAdvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186327-d10158731-Reviews-Keswick_Adventures-Keswick_Lake_District_Cumbria_England.html) ## Schema ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://keswickadventures.co.uk/#organization", "name": "Keswick Adventures", "description": "From ghyll scrambling, hydrospeeding & kayaking to paddle boarding & canoeing, our Lake District outdoor activities will excite and thrill!", "url": "https://keswickadventures.co.uk", "logo": "https://keswickadventures.co.uk/images/keswick-adventures-logo-yellow.png", "image": "https://keswickadventures.co.uk/images/keswick-adventures-logo-yellow.png", "sameAs": [ "https://www.facebook.com/keswickadventures/", "https://www.instagram.com/keswick_adventures/", "https://www.linkedin.com/company/16760071", "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMm0IbpJuk6BgX5_0OBNeWA", "https://www.tiktok.com/@keswickadventures" ] } ```